Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial news
Peter Watson
Watson’s Daily is the newsletter that improves your COMMERCIAL AWARENESS. In this podcast, the writer of Watson’s Daily talks about the week’s news and its implications. Peter Watson is an ex-stockbroker (13 years at 4 different investment banks in London and Tokyo) who advised some of the world’s biggest financial institutions on the UK, European and Japanese stock markets. He uses this experience to break down and explain key business and financial markets news in an approachable way! He also does the occasional podcast on career-related matters an ex-headhunter.
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May 5, 2023 • 18min
Episode 700: Chinese car success vs Chinese companies moving to Ireland…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how Chinese marques are hitting the spot in the domestic car market and how Chinese companies are moving their HQs…
May 4, 2023 • 18min
Episode 699: FTC on Meta vs Apple’s progress in India…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the FTC’s latest assault on Meta and how Apple is progressing in India…
May 3, 2023 • 24min
Episode 698: AI photos vs Hindenburg’s attack on Icahn…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the effect of using AI photos in journalism and how Hindenburg Research’s next target is going to squirm…
May 2, 2023 • 21min
Episode 697: lockdown lag vs Apple taking over your dash…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how some employers are noticing skills gaps among those affected most by lockdown and how Apple is causing fear among car makers…
Apr 28, 2023 • 17min
Episode 696: Meta AI vs Eli Lilly’s potential new obesity drug…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Meta’s progress in AI and Eli Lilly’s potential new blockbuster drug!
Apr 27, 2023 • 22min
Episode 695: Online gambling changes vs Microsoft/Activision Blizzard’s deal failure…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about more restrictions in online gambling and the implications of the CMA rejecting Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard…
Apr 26, 2023 • 23min
Episode 694: Primark success vs automotive consolidation…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Primark’s success and how the automotive landscape is likely to change in the next few years.
Apr 25, 2023 • 26min
Episode 693: AI for the good vs Adidas in China…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how AI can be used to enhance our lives and how Adidas is trying to turn things around in China…
Apr 24, 2023 • 18min
Episode 692: Man-made chicken approval vs UK inflation halving…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the FDA approving lab-grown chicken and ex-Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane predicting a halving in inflation within six months…
Apr 23, 2023 • 42min
Episode 691: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 17th April 2023)
In this episode, Ralph and I talk about how Apple is going one further than Twitter's aspirations to become "an everything app" - it is becoming "the everything COMPANY"!
